How to Choose an Attorney

If you have been involved in a an SUV or car accident in the Tampa Bay area call Tampa Personal Injury Attorney, Martin J. Hernandez of Fernandez & Hernandez at 813-229-5353.

How to Choose an Attorney

What should you expect when you meet with a personal injury attorney for a free consultation? How do you choose the best lawyer for your car accident?

You may be overwhelmed when you meet with your attorney for the first time. You should plan ahead of the meeting to get the most out of your time with the lawyer. Do your research beforehand so that you can choose the best attorney for your needs.

Things that you should bring with you are a detailed account of the accident and any pictures that you took. If you have names and contact information witnesses, your automobile and health insurance information, the other driver’s information including insurance and any medical records relevant to the accident (doctor notes, x-rays or MRI’s). Also any citations or tickets would help.

Has the attorney ever been censured or disciplined by any legal or ethics committees in the past? If so why?

The time and place that the accident occurred. What where the weather conditions? Again if you have the names of witness and what they said, your injuries, treatment and time frame till recovery is complete according to your doctor. How have your injuries affected you (work, at home, Social life)? Give this information to your attorney.

You want to select the lawyer who understands all the nuisances of your particular situation, is experienced in the world of litigation and has a track record of winning recoveries for clients.

Double check the personal injury attorney’s credentials and confirm that they are validly licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction. You should also be aware that a court can dismiss an attorney if they have a conflict of interest that would impair their ability to represent you.

Make sure communication with your attorney does not end after the first interview. That the attorney is not contact with you about the progress in case.

Why hire a lawyer for your car accident?

There are many benefits to hiring a Florida personal injury lawyer if you have been hurt in an auto accident. An injury lawyer takes on the responsibility of dealing with the insurance companies and finding insurance coverage for the injured party. Also, you will not have to continue to receive constant phone calls or misleading questions from the insurance company.

How Can Tampa Attorney Martin Hernandez of Fernandez & Hernandez Help Me?

Dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful who put profits over people, Fernandez & Hernandez established itself as a leading personal injury law firm that seeks the best recovery for the client. Our attorneys in Tampa have played a vital role in the firm’s success, recovering millions on behalf of their clients.

Our lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning they only get a fee if they successfully win your case, with the fee usually being a percentage of the settlement. Until then, you don’t have to deal with costly hourly fees, and you still get the vast resources we offer. Also, since we don’t get paid until you get paid, we want to move your case along and obtain the highest recovery on your case.

Tampa Attorney Martin J. Hernandez

Attorney Martin J. Hernandez of Fernandez & Hernandez, LLC in Tampa provides legal representation for families in auto accident injury and wrongful death cases. Our Tampa personal injury attorneys welcome the opportunity to interview with you and your loved ones. We invite you to review our recent results from settlements to trial verdicts. Our qualifications and background are available to you as well. Our Tampa Attorneys Martin Hernandez and Daniel Fernandez are bilingual as well. Just call us at 813-229-5353 for your free consultation.

If you have been involved in an Auto Accident in the Tampa Bay area, call Tampa personal injury lawyer Martin J. Hernandez of Fernandez & Hernandez for a free consultation now. We recommend also reading his reviews on Google Reviews, Avvo and Yelp.

Recent Reviews

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